REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR FIRST PAYMENT & FORMS BY JUNE 1 ST All registrations and final payments are due by June 12 th

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1 ANNOUNCING...SPECTACULAR 2016 HEART OF AMERICA DELEGATION REGISTRATION WHAT IS SPECTACULAR? SPECTACULAR is the largest annual gathering of Community of Christ youth and friends hosted at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Join with over 1,000 participants from all over the country for a week of fun, fellowship, worship, athletics, music, leadership, and fine arts! Some of the activities you can take part in include fun evening activities, devotions, morning celebration, worship, delegation meetings, great music/leadership/fine arts classes, great food from the commons (unlimited ice cream), wrestling, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ping pong, golf, SPEC musical, talent show, track meet, and swim meet. WHEN IS SPECTACULAR? The Heart of America Delegation will gather on Saturday, July 23 rd at 10:00 AM at the Lamoni Community of Christ church (531 W Main St, Lamoni) for check-in, registration, and team formation. We expect all Heart of America participants to be present. We will then have lunch together at the Lamoni church before heading to Graceland to move into the dorms. SPEC starts on Saturday, July 23 rd and goes through Saturday, July 30 th. Refer to schedule of events on the next page! WHO CAN ATTEND? SPEC is for youth who have completed 9 th through 12 th grades. The Heart of America Delegation is comprised of youth from the Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center, Lamoni Heartland Mission Center, and Prairie Bluffs Mission Center. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Registration of $430 covers all entry fees, housing, meals, team shirt, and delegation t-shirt. The first payment of $215 is due on June 1 st along with the enclosed SPECTACULAR REGISTRATION FORM (3 pages), the HEART OF AMERICA REGISTRATION FORM, (1 page) and the CEDAR VALLEY-NAUVOO DISCIPLINE/LIABILITY/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM (2 pages). (All 3 forms must be filled out and returned!) The second payment of $215 is due by June 12 th. To help with costs for families with multiple kids, there is a $50 per sibling discount. Also, there is a first-time participant discount of $50/youth for any campers that have not attended SPEC before that are in grades Please note; the first-time participant discount excludes all youth currently in 9 th grade because this would actually be their first opportunity to attend SPEC! If you need financial assistance contact Dennis LaRoque, Youth Ministries Chair: dennis@bixlives.com or (home) / (cell). WHAT IF I NEED TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM SPEC? Contact Scott Gelande, Mission Center SPEC Coordinator: sgelande@gmail.com or WHERE TO SEND REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: Fill out the enclosed registration forms and return them with the first payment of $215 (Checks payable to Cedar Valley- Nauvoo Mission Center with SPEC on the memo line) to Diane Poplett, 217 Maple Park Dr, Pekin, IL by June 1 st. REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR FIRST PAYMENT & FORMS BY JUNE 1 ST All registrations and final payments are due by June 12 th Continued on other side

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, July 23 rd 10:00-11:00 AM Check-in (Lamoni Community of Christ) 11:00 AM Mixers and Registration 11:30 AM Lunch 12:30 PM Orientation 1:00 PM Team Assignments 2:30 PM Move into Graceland Dorms (Staff will check you in) 4:00 PM Staff Worship Follow the SPEC schedule for the rest of the week will be provided at registration Saturday, July 30 th 10:30 AM Move Out of the Dorms (Staff will check you out) 11:00 AM Departure (Grab a sack lunch from McDowell Commons) WHAT TO BRING TO SPEC & TRANSPORATION REQUESTS Laundry detergent, hangers, quarters for your own laundry. Your delegation t-shirt and team shirt will be laundered by the delegation leaders each night. Washers and dryers are available in the dorms. Sports Equipment--If you are planning to participate in sports, you will need to bring such things as gloves for softball, knee pads for volleyball, protective gear for soccer, tennis racket, practice balls, ping-pong paddles, golf clubs. Make sure that ALL equipment is properly labeled for identification purposes. Musical instruments, sheet music, scripts, oratories, etc. Bring lots of shorts and tops, swimsuit, tennis shoes, soccer shoes for playing soccer. You ll start the morning in one set of clothes, sports in the afternoon, and then "clean up" for evening activities. Bring bedding and personal toiletries, towels and wash clothes, alarm clock and a fan. Bring a water bottle! A small amount of cash can be brought for a snack or pop at the Swarm Inn (snack bar) or for a purchase at the book/gift store. Completed applications, essay, letters of recommendation and high school transcript, if you are applying for the Wallace B. Smith Leadership, Arts and Sports Grant or the Vision Scholarship. Your Scriptures (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants) If you need transportation to/from SPEC contact Scott Gelande: or sgelande@gmail.com Spectacular 2016:

3 Spectacular 2016 Heart of America Delegation Registration Form Name: Mission Center: Cedar Valley-Nauvoo MC Address: Telephone: Male/Female: Date of Birth: Grade Completed as of June 2016: Team Sports: Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer Individual Sports: Wrestling, Ping Pong, Tennis (Singles/Doubles), Golf, Track, Swimming Competition Levels: Gold (Varsity Experience) Red (Jr Varsity Experience) Green (Recreational Experience) Blue (Beginner Play for Fun) This Section to be Filled Out by Youth Teams will be determined by this information! Team Sports: Choose Up to 2 from List Above Level (Gold, Red, Green, Blue) Individual Sports: Choose Up to 3 from List Above Level (Gold, Red, Green, Blue) Quiz Bowl & Musical Talents I am interested in representing the Heart of America Delegation on the Quiz Bowl Team: Yes: No: I will bring my musical instrument/music to participate in the play/musical, talent show, and worship: Yes: Team & Delegation Shirts You will use the TEAM shirt and keep the DELEGATION t-shirt. TEAM shirt (Circle One): XS S M L XL XXL DELEGATION T-Shirt (Circle One): XS S M L XL XXL Participant s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Complete and return to Diane Poplett, 217 Maple Park Dr, Pekin, IL by June 1 st along with the Community of Christ SPEC registration form and the Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Discipline/Medical/Liability Release form

4 SPECTACULAR All Cammission is to provide a safe, Christ centered community that encourages young women and men to discover God, their inherent worth and cultivate and Policies and Expectations Our express their giftedness. In order to ensure this mission is lived out, we have some simple expectations and policies in place. What you can expect from SPECTACULAR leadership: We are committed to uphold the staff and campers in prayer. We are committed to provide a ministry that allows for a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and upholds the values of SPECTACULAR. We are committed to open and ongoing communication with delegation staff and campers via and social media. We are committed to uphold the expectations of staff and campers. We are committed to support and partner with delegation leaders to work through any situations that may require disciplinary action. We are committed to creating an intentional Christian community. Guest Policy Guests are welcome to visit SPECTACULAR. In order to promote the safety of our SPECTACULAR community, the following procedures must be followed. Guests must stop by the SPEC office to sign in and receive a wrist band that will identify them as a guest. Guests must arrange for their own housing off campus. Meals and other camp activities are not provided. Please limit stay to one or two days. Release and Consent Please read each of the following Release and Consent Statements, and sign the registration form. Medical Treatment Consent I, as parent, legal next of kin, or guardian of the registrant listed on this form hereby authorize any necessary medical treatment for this person. I also guarantee payment of all charges incurred during this medical treatment. (Physician, hospital, x ray, lab, drugs, ambulance, etc.) Activity Participation Consent I specifically consent for the registrant s participation in activities offered by SPECTACULAR, including but not limited to boating, swimming, organized and informal sports events. I have deleted any items from the preceding list to which I do not give consent for participation. I certify that the registrant has the necessary skills to participate in any of the approved activities (i.e. if boating is approved, the participant can swim). Liability Release The parent, legal guardian,, next of kin, or participant signing the reverse of this page p acknowledges that even though every effort is made to provide a safe, accident free environment, incidents may occur. In consideration for being accepted for participation at SPECTACULAR, the parent/guardian does for myself and for and on behalf of this registrant, if said registrant is not 21 years of age or older, hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless Community of Christ, SPECTACULAR, Graceland University, and the directors, agents, and employees thereof from any and all liability, claimss or demands for personal injury, sickness or death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the parent/guardian and the registrant that occur while said registrant is participating in SPECTACULAR. The parent/guardian further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify said organization, its directors, employees and agents, for any liability sustained by said organization as the result of the negligent, willful or intentional acts of said participant, including expenses incurred attendant thereto. Photo Release In consideration of the right of the registrantt to participate in this activity, I hereby give consent to and authorize the taking of photographs or video in which the registrant may appear. I hereby waive all right of privacy in and to any said pictures or videos.

5 SPECTACULAR Camper Expectations and Commitment of Support This Covenant was created to help campers understand and abide by expectations of SPECTACULAR campers. It will help foster a respectful, safe and healthy environment in which we can explore our faith, make new friends, worship and learn together. Please review and sign this covenant with your parent or legal guardian: Because God calls us to create sacred community with each other, I covenant with God and other campers and staff to uphold the values of SPECTACULAR and conduct myself in a manner that promotes a community of faith. I will participate in all activities and work with others to learn and grow from my experiences. I will treat all people with dignity and respect. Yes I know that means no insults, sexual innuendos, degrading speech etc. I will model a positive attitude and spirit of generosity and compassion. I will encourage others to do the same. I will model good sportsmanship as a player and a fan. I will respect the property of all people and places. If I find something that does not belong to me, I will turn it in to the lost and found. I will not bring or use tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, weapons, pornographic material, or anything else of this kind. I realize that such behavior and could require my dismissal from this community. I will not engage in any form of sexual activity. I will report all instances of sexual harassment and sexual exploitation to my delegation staff or a member of the SPECTACULAR staff. I will wear clothing that is appropriate for a Christian youth event. o Shirts, shorts and shoes must be worn at all times. o No altered t shirts (arms cut off, seams opened up, etc). o Nothing that promotes alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, racism, sexism or sexual activities/situations, etc. o So basically if you can t wear it to school, don t bring it to SPEC. I will observe the following guidelines for visiting the rooms of others: o There will be no opposite gender visitation in the dorm rooms. o Visitation will only be in public areas. I will honor my responsibility to be on time and prepared, including honoring curfews each night. I will not leave campus. If I need to leave campus for any reason, I will obtain permission from my delegation staff and an adult will be selected to accompany me. I understand and accept that violation of this Covenant could result in my returning home at my own expense before the meeting s conclusion. Disciplinary Action If an individual fails to meet the camper or staff expectations, the SPEC directors and head of security will work with delegation leaders to determine an appropriate course of action. It is our intention to be fair and just, but we are serious about providing a safe and sacred community. Disciplinary action will never include physical punishment but might consist of restriction of participation, restriction to an assigned area, apology to the group, additional duties, etc. If leaders feel a situation warrants notification, parents or guardians will be contacted. If the infraction is serious, the SPECTACULAR directors, head of security, and the delegation leaders will determine if an individual will be asked to leave. o Individuals (or the parent or guardian) who are asked to leave SPECTACULAR will be responsible for all transportation expenses and fees. Registration and other travel fees will not be reimbursed. o If damage to property occurs, individuals will be assessed for the cost of damages and repair. o Individuals who break public laws will be asked to leave SPEC and will be subject to legal action by law enforcement authorities. This covenant is the foundation of expectations for the entire SPECTACULAR community. We understand and support delegations that choose to hold their campers to further accountability at this event. THANK YOU FOR SHARING IN THIS COVENANT! Camper Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

6 SPECTACULAR Registration Form First Name: Middle Initial: DELEGATION NAME: Check: I am a Camper Last Name: Birth date: (mm/dd/yyyy) Staff Street Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Participant Participant Mobile Phone: ( ) Texting? Yes No Sibling in Attendance as a Camper: First time Friend Coming with Me: Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Information Last Grade Completed: T shirt Size: S XL 3XL M 2XL 4XL L Gender: Female Male Languages: ENGLISH Speak Read/Write Other Language: FRENCH - Speak Read/Write Social Media: Do you participate in these social media networks? Facebook Twitter Instagram Other Name: Phone ( ) Mobile ( ) Name: Phone ( ) Mobile ( ) Emergency Contact: Phone ( ) Mobile ( ) Medical History (Please check yes or no and explain any yes answers in the space provided) Yes No Are you allergic to any foods, latex, medications, etc? Yes No Are you presently under a physician s care for any acute/chronic medical condition? Yes No Are you currently taking any medications? Yes No Do you have any physical restrictions or emotional, medical, or psychological conditions that need special attention? If yes, please list these conditions. Yes No Have you recently been exposed to a contagious disease? Yes No Any special dietary needs? Diabetic Vegetarian Other (please specify) Family Physician: Phone: ( ) (Please attach a photocopy of your insurance card) Statement of Consent and Release I, the undersigned, have read understand and agree to abide by the rules, guidelines and releases specified in this form. Participant Signature: Parent/Legal Guardian (if participant under 21):

7 Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center YOUTH Discipline, Liability, Medical & Photo Release Form Please print clearly Revised 4/1/2015 Name of Event: Staff: Participant: Participant s Name: Male: Female: Age: Birth Date: _ Address: City: _ State: Zip: Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Relationship to Participant: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Work Phone: Other Phone: Person(s) allowed to pick up participant from event: In case of an emergency, and parent/legal guardian cannot be reached, please contact: Contact 1: Contact 2: Phone: Phone: Relationship: Relationship: Medical Information: Insurance Carrier: Policy#: Participant s Physician: Phone: Date of last tetanus shot: Allergies: Medication(s) & Dose(s): _ List any specific information that the event director/staff should know about the participant s health: Permission for Medical Treatment: I, the parent/legal guardian, do hereby authorize the event director/staff, in the event that I cannot be reached by phone, to give consent to a physician and/or hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment while at this event or any associated off-site events. Signature of parent/legal guardian: Date: Please refer to backside of form for additional items requiring signature/approval

8 Photo Release: I, the parent/legal guardian, do hereby give my consent and authorize Community of Christ, its successors, heirs, legal representatives, assigns, and agents to use and reproduce the participant s name, voice and/or likeness (photographic, illustrative, audio or video tape, film or electronic and/or digital image), and circulate and use the same for any and all official resources, use, or purpose including but not limited to print, film, or electronic media and reproduction or digital representation of every description on the Internet/World-Wide Web. Consideration is hereby waived in perpetuity, and no further claim of any nature whatsoever shall be made by me, my heirs or assigns. Community of Christ has made no representations concerning the use hereof to me. Signature of parent/legal guardian: Date: Consent and Liability Release: I, the parent/legal guardian of the participant listed on this form, certify that he/she has my full approval to participate in this event and any associated off-site events. The participant identified on this form and I, the parent/legal guardian, understand that all participants are expected to abide by the event rules and be directly responsible to the event director/staff. The event director/staff assume responsibility for discipline at the event and, if necessary, may, because of misconduct or disobedience, require the participant to leave. In such an instance, I, the parent/legal guardian, will assume full responsibility for returning the participant to his/her home. I, the parent/legal guardian, acknowledge and am aware that this event may involve hazards and risks, including those associated with the transportation of the participant to any activities (on-site and/or off-site) and back, which I am prepared to accept on behalf of the participant. Accordingly, as part of my decision to allow the participant to attend this event and all associated activities, I hereby release Community of Christ (including its officers, employees, agents, assigns, and affiliates) from any and all liabilities with the respect to injury, sickness, disease, death, or damage as a result of participation in this event and all associated activities. This release applies to any and all liabilities to me, the participant, either of our estates of any type or description, whether arising from ordinary negligence or otherwise, and whether involving fees and expenses of any kind. Further, I, the parent/legal guardian, understand that the participant may receive a physical examination upon arrival at the event. My consent and signature, as parent/legal guardian, are given below. I have read and agree to the information given in its entirety on this form. Signature of parent/legal guardian: Date: This form MUST BE presented at registration for all event participants (adult and youth) attending Community of Christ/Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center events; WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Community of Christ/Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center cannot allow anyone to attend events/activities without completing and submitting this form!